Not A Bad Thing

by Justin Timberlake
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Lyrics

Said (G)all I want from you is to (Em)see you to mor (D)row

and ev ’ry to mor row, may be you’ll (Em)let me bor (D)row your heart.

(G)Is it too much to ask for ev ’ry (Em)Sun day?

And while we’re at it, throw in ev ’ry (Em)oth er day (D)to start.

I know (G)peo ple make prom is es all the time, (Em)then they turn right a (D)round and break them.

And (G)some one cuts your heart o pen with a knife and you’re (D)bleed ing.

Don’t you know, But (G)I could be that guy to heal it o ver time, and (Em)I won’t stop un (D)til you be lieve

it.

’Cause, ba by, you’re (Em)worth it.

So

don’t act like it’s a bad thing to (Em)fall in love

with me.

’Cause you might look a round and find your (Em)dreams come true

with me; spend all your time and your mon ey just to (Em)find out that (D)my love was free.

So don’t act like it’s a bad thing to (Em)fall in love

with me,

me.

It’s not a bad thing to (Em)fall in love

with me,

me.

Oh,

yeah, yeah.

Now, (G)how a bout I be the last voice you (Em)hear to night

and ev ’ry oth er night for the (Em)rest of the nights (D)that there are?

And (G)ev ’ry morn ing I just wan (D)na see you star ing back at (G)me,

’cause I (Em)know that’s a good place (D)to start.

I know

It’s not a bad thing to (Em)fall in love.

No, (Am)I

won’t fill your mind

with bro ken (Em)prom is es

and (D)wast ed (G)time.

And if you (Am)fall,

you’ll al ways land

right in (D)these (C)arms,

these arms of mine.

Don’t act like it’s a bad thing to (Em)fall in love

with me.

’Cause you might look a round and find your (Em)dreams come true

with me; spend all your time and your mon ey just to (Em)find out that (D)my love was free.

So don’t act like it’s a bad thing to (Em)fall in love

with me,

me.

It’s not a bad thing to (Em)fall in love

with me,

me.

It’s not such a bad thing to (Em)fall in love

with me.

Not A Bad Thing — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Not A Bad Thing" by Justin Timberlake: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of G, 85 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Not A Bad Thing”

What key is "Not A Bad Thing" by Justin Timberlake played in?
Not A Bad Thing is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Not A Bad Thing"?
The arrangement plays at 85 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Not A Bad Thing" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Not A Bad Thing"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Not A Bad Thing"?
"Not A Bad Thing" was originally performed by Justin Timberlake. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Not A Bad Thing"?
This arrangement uses 5 chords: Am, C, D, Em, G.
What other songs by Justin Timberlake can I play here?
Try "PUSHER LOVE GIRL", "ROCK YOUR BODY", "CAN'T STOP THE FEELING". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Not A Bad Thing" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Not A Bad Thing" by Justin Timberlake. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Not A Bad Thing" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Not A Bad Thing" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.